From Ladybird, another joyful story from Peppa Pig's family and this time it's her brother who stars in The Story of Peppa Pig. Harriet Coates, a serious Peppa Pig fan, loves it.
Based on the characters created by Raymond Briggs, The Snowman and the Snowdog written by Hilary Audus and Joanna Harrison and read by Benedict Cumberbatch, is the perfect Christmas book for pre-schoolers.
Workman Publsihing's A Little Bit Of Oomph is another triumph for Barney Salzberg. Annd Coates loves his creativity and Harriet adores all the flaps, pop-ups and peepholes. Perfect gift for pre-school children.
A powerful novel for young adults (YA) that should be read by parents and professionals who work with teens, Watermelon by Kate Hanney tackles the themes of drugs, gangs, truancy and teenage pregnancy, love and loss with immense sensitivity, writes Anne Coates.
There are four new editions in the DK Eyewitness series: Astronomy, Earth, Electricity and Invention. Alex Bell was delighted to help son Toby review Invention.
The latest work of fiction from YA author Jack Croxall in an intriguing diary written by X after some calamatous event has befallen the UK (maybe the world). Anne Coates was gripped from the first till last sentence.
New from DK, The Animal Book – A visual encyclopedia of life on Earth the perfect reference book for children and adults too as Anne Coates discovered.
A new Young Adult novel from Sharon Shant, author of the Sky Song Trilogy, is great for her fans. Anne Coates was impressed by the treatment of sensitive subjects as well as the great story-telling.
The Gruffalo author, Julia Donaldson, takes the Edward Lear classic on The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-cat, illustrated by Charlotte Voake. Harriet and Anne Coates loved it.
The Germans are the enemy, their planes fly over dropping bombs on English cities but when one crash lands near to Peter Dixon's home he is brought face to face with death and friendship.
Reaper's Rhythm by Clare Davidson is a great Young Adult fantasy novel which tackles difficult subjects like divorce, grief, death and bullying with confidence and assurance. It's a real page-turner, that grips the reader from beginning to end, as Anne Coates discovered.
